Weekend Proggie

Though the last weekend of the month doesn’t promise much in terms of activities, there is plenty of ‘plot’ to make it fun filled. Here are some suggestions.Live BandsTonight, Francois Mihigo, Chuchu, and band will serenade you at Serena Hotel’s poolside with his own music and renditions of variousAfro Soul Tracks from 6pm to 9pm.Gakondo, a band founded by Masamba will also be performing at HotelMilles Collines from 6pm to 9 pm.Saturday and Sunday evening at Hotel Milles Collines have been claimed by Sound of Hills, a band of seven that plays renditions on jazz, RnB, and soul.Night clubsOgopogo bar and restaurant in Kimihurura is an ideal night spot for revelers who probably wouldn’t want to be rubbing shoulders with teenagers. Papyrus and Sundowner in Kimihurura are other clubbing options. Club Next in Muhima with DJ Pius as the resident DJ is another popular spot that revelers can dance the night away. K-Club in Nyarutarama is fun packed this weekend especially on Saturday when Kenyan musician Wyre will be performing in a concert dubbed Swagg Party. Entrance is Rwf 10,000. ArtVisual art lovers can pass by Inema Art Centre and check out a variety of art pieces ranging from paintings, sculptures and abstract creations. Entrance is free.CinemaIf you didn’t get a chance to catch the premier of ‘Gravity’ thatstars George Clooney and Sandra Bullock it will be showing today, tomorrow and Sunday at Century Cinema at 2pm, 4:30 pm and 6:45 pm.Other movies showing include, Baggage claim, Battle of the Year and Runner Runner. 3D Tickets go for Rwf 4500 and 2D tickets go for Rwf 3500.Eating OutFor late night snacks one can choose between Chicken Tonight at Kigali Business Centre (KBC) and Dallas Fast food at Union Towers in town.Kimihurura is one of the places one can ease the week’s pressure. At Papyrus you get to dine and later party at their club. A few metres away is Sundowner and Chapter One, neither disappoint especially when it comes to food. For a quick snack in Kimihurura before getting the party started is Mr. Chips, a popular fast food joint.Remera is crowded with night spots. On airport road, Rosty, Joytime and Dugout compete for your attention. ConcertsThere are two very special concerts in Ahazaza Centre this weekend:Saturday, 26.Oct 2013 is the RIDERMAN concert. Entrance is Rwf 1,500. There will be a screening of the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match before the show. Location is Ahazaza Centre, Muhanga.On Sunday, 27.Oct 2013 is Ben Nagbo & Abdul Makanyaga, a live band afternoon concert sponsored by Goethe Institut Kigali at Ahazaza Centre. Entrance is free!

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Weekend Proggie